US Bridges

Sunshine Ranch RD over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.02 MI SW of Babcock · Structure no. 150150B33355001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine Ranch RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Sunshine Ranch RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunshine Ranch RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.02 MI SW of Babcock
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48029, -98.55403
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunshine Ranch RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine Ranch RD over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Sunshine Ranch RD over Draw carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sunshine Ranch RD over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine Ranch RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.